Shomberg's River Country
"Bailey"
(Ch. Riverside's Country Legend CD X Ch. Oaklore's Katja Von Shomberg)
April 14, 1993 - March 23, 2008
Owned and loved by
Paula & Jim Dougherty.
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CH. Shomberg's Betamillion On Me
"Gabby" (Ch.Shannon's Hearts Afire x Ch.Shomberg's Feather Duster)
December 3, 1997 ~ February 25, 2008
"Gabby" was bred by Steve & Sharon, and loved, unbelievably spoiled and cherished by Margaret Minuth of Southport, NC.
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Ch.Snowyriver Piece 'O The Rock
"Ayers"
(Ch. Olde Ridge Pride 'N Joy JH x Ch. Shomberg's Snowy River JH)
April 15, 1997 - December 31, 2007
Bred by Leesy McDonnell (Snowy River GSPs) and Sharon.
Owned and deeply loved by
Rich Mahoney & Brenda Rhodes (Honeybriar Acres)
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CH Buck Hollow's Monster Mash, JH
August 9, 2000 - November 14, 2007
Our beautiful "Logan" -- owned, deeply loved and terribly missed by Dawn & Bob McDonough of PA
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Shomberg's I'm A Keeper
Too "Timber"
( Ch.Shannon's Hearts Afire x Ch.Shomberg's Feather Duster )
"Named in honor of your father, Keeper, and indeed you had so many of his wonderful attributes. Remembering that beautiful open stride as you moved effortlessly around the show ring still brings us immeasurable pride in knowing just how lovely you were made. Sweet and gentle always; the loving nudges and "kisses" you shared happily will always be a treasure that gives broken hearts something to hold onto during those nights when sleep doesn't come so easily. Forever the strong and noble spirit, you will forevermore be cherished as a special "gift"
and a friend who never asked for more than he was willing to give in return."
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Ch. Shomberg's
Wingmaster "Noah"
September 11, 1995 -- June 23, 2005
"With broken hearts, and deepest sorrow, we share the loss of our beautiful boy "Noah," who has gone home again to be with God.
There are simply never words to adequately express the heartache we bear in allowing them to leave us here behind. He never asked for more than our love and that he had from the day he was born; one beautiful and very special little "Smudge" as he was known at birth.
God hold you close and cradle your head in His arms, sweet Noah.
Forever loved and forever grateful for your simple quiet strength and your deep and unwavering devotion."
Our love always,
Mom and Dad
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"Bebel"
"In loving memory of David
Triunfol. Your sweet Bebel and all of us miss you so much.
Be well, be happy and wait for those who cared for you in this life
until we all meet again."
Your dearest Marcia, Bebel and Moby -- and friends, Steve and Sharon.
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Ch. Shomberg's Feather Duster
("Feather"), Marco's dam and
"Queen" at Shomberg.
Feather -
Richly blessed we have been to share in your life here.
Our hearts will always know the pain of letting you go even
though we knew it was your choice and never ours alone.
When curtains roll softly in the quiet air of days yet to be,
we will smile and know that you are with us still as you move ever so slowly to catch their lingering and gentle touch upon your back.
You are so loved and so very missed with every passing day.
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Ch. Shomberg's Ltd. Edition Bear
("Bear," Ch. Riverside's Country
Legend CD x Ch. Oaklore's Katja von Shomberg)
For sweet Bear Bear, sending you "home" was a last gesture of her deepest love from the person who was the center of your world. It was the most difficult choice to make in a life spent loving you beyond words. For your quiet and gentle spirit and your unquestionable devotion, we have all been richly blessed and so now are you. With heaven's peace to make you whole once again, may you always wait for the sound of her voice and the smile
on her face. In the quiet times of night and the morning's first blush of sunlight, your beautiful face and warm brown eyes will always bring a smile for a heart so sorely broken by your loss.
The best part of you remains in thoughts and dreams where you are held in loving arms, knowing that the shortness of life spent here is just a prelude to the time when she'll hold you close forever and always.
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"April" -- Our beautiful girl who in every way epitomized the "standard."
You carried the heritage that allowed you to become a wonderful representative for Shomberg and the namesake and Grande dame of Snowy River GSPs. You were truly one of a kind and there will never be another that lifts the hearts and dreams in quite
the same way as you have.
Your energy, your ability to do everything at full throttle and do it so well, and your unwavering love and devotion to your mom have been characteristics that have made you that "once in a lifetime" dog.
You always seemed to know how important you were and your journey through this life experience is a treasured gift that we were all honored to have. We are forever blessed to have shared your kisses and your undeniable charm. No doubt you are in God's company and still barking the orders to Pooh, Winnie, Marco, Ambler, Maddie and all of your
shorthair family.
A selfless act of unquestionable love has sent you back to God where you can be beautiful, whole and without pain ever again. The small consolation that holds grief in check is knowing that one day, you'll be able to thank "mom" yourself for giving you the dignity you deserved, not only in your lifetime here but in going back to God who shared you with us all. You are so dearly loved and even more dearly
missed.
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"Pooh-Bear" (Ch. Shomberg's Imperial Delegate x
Canning's Primary Victory) 1995. Owned and loved by
Leesy McDonnell. "Pooh," at 17,
has been one of the longest lived Shomberg dogs.
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Shomberg 'N Scattergun Liver Pate' ("Missy")
(Ch. Shannon's Hearts Afire x Ch. Shomberg's Feather Duster)
bred by Steve & Sharon
loved beyond words by Tim & Ginger Cerniglia (Scattergun GSPs)
"Sometimes we use the measure of time as an indication of our
own worth while we are here on this earth. And the reality is that
we are blessed twofold when we are given the life of a very special
dog to share the journey with us, for it would be a lonesome travel
without their love. It isn't for us to question her leaving us
so soon but rather to know that in leaving now, a greater plan is at
work. Love isn't diminished by separation in this lifetime. She runs
the fields of heaven now ... ever vigilant as always; watching and
winding for the scents of those she left behind and knowing that
one day, they'll all return to her again. Dearest Missy ... forever
the puppy ... forever loved."
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"So little time; no words of comfort will suffice." Shomberg's
Amazin' Grace ("Grace," Ch. Riverside's Country Legend x Ch.
Oaklore's Katja Von Shomberg), bred, owned & loved by Steve &
Sharon.
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"Ever strong, silent and loving to the end." Shomberg's Rimfire
Von Legacy CGC ("Smoke," Ch. Shomberg's Imperial Delagate x Ch.
Legacy's Too Far Gone). Bred by Donna Liberto. Owned & loved by Steve
& Sharon.
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Stoic to the very end; ever loving and quiet resolve ... "My sweet Mooch,
you are missed beyond words." Ch. Shomberg's Imperial Delegate ("Ruger," A/C
Ch. Fieldfine's Count Rambard x Diplomat's Winsome Kay). Bred, owned & held
dear by Steve & Sharon. Photo taken in 1982.
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Ch. Riverside's Mocha Von Shomberg JH ("Mocha," Ch.Riverside's
Country Legend CD x Ch. Oaklore's Katja Von Shomberg). Bred by Steve &
Sharon, owned by Ann & Bob Keegan. "My beautiful girl with soft
brown eyes that looked into my very soul. How hard it's been without
your sweet face these past years. How I treasure each memory and so
miss you stealing the bagels and slipping into bed when you thought
everyone was sleeping. Your loss was Heaven's gain."
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Ch. Shomberg's Wrapped In Sable
"Sable"
(CH.Shannon's Hearts Afire x CH.Shomberg's
Feather Duster)
September 11, 1995 - March 10, 2009
Owned and cherished by Connie Chiasson
Beautiful girl, beloved beyond words, passing
with the dignity you so deserved -- taking with
you a part of a deeply broken heart and a trail
of wonderful and special memories far more dear
than words can convey.
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Shomberg's
Perfectly Summerized
December 3, 1997 -
November 10, 2007
"Summer"
owned and loved immeasurably by Jammie, Wendy,
Grant and Ashton Shanholtz.
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"Our beloved little one who started us on one very
incredible journey for which we will eternally be grateful."
Stephen's Gabby Greta ("Greta"), cherished and loved
by Steve and Sharon.
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Ch. Shomberg's Sweet Sophie JH
"Sophie"
(Ch. Shannon's Hearst Afire x Ch. Shomberg's Feather Duster)
Sept. 11, 1995 - Nov. 19, 2007
Sophie was owned and deeply loved by Brenda Rhodes
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Shomberg's Little Bitte Love
"Bitte" (Ch. Shannon's Hearts Afire x Ch. Shomberg's Feather Duster)
"Bitte will be so truly missed and has always been an adored member of the Parks family. Steve and I will so miss all of our family get-togethers at Stu and Shelly's with Bitte relaxing on her chaise lounge as she loved to be a part of every family occasion; the tales of her squirrel chasing always the topic of many stories and great laughter. And now this great sadness shadows our day and is shared among all of us but is most assuredly borne by those who loved her most dearly every day of her life -- Stu, Shelly, Nicole, Rene' and her canine family, Hattie, Raisin and Midge."
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Ch. Shomberg's River Shannon
("Madison") owned and truely loved
by Cathe Gossman.
Madison -
Having given so much happiness to each of us in your lifetime, there is one special bond that continues on and always will. For she has loved and lost you far too soon. The heart is so delicate
when broken and yet so faithful in treasured love.
With every tear that falls, a kiss and quiet moments seem to erase the distance to heaven and back again.
There never was and never will be another quite like you for her.
Life continues on its journey and takes the heart along in ways not always understood.
If not for you, it would have been without knowing truly
selfless love, quiet devotion and unlimited joy in each and every day.
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"Mama's little angel. You are missed so very much that words
just can't describe my heartache. But let it suffice to say that just
as my tears carried your spirit back to Heaven, may they still carry
my love to you now until I'm home with you again."
Ch. Shomberg's Compromise ("Covey," A/C Ch. Wentworth's
Benchmark x Ch. Compromise's Lady Bess), bred by Karl & Kathy
Hoyle of Gainesville, VA. Owned & loved by Sharon & Steve.
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"Forever holding our hearts ... for all that you were and all that
you gave to us and to the breed. Dear Katy, you were one of a kind
and you are missed every day of our lives." National Specialty
Winner Ch. Oaklore's Katja Von Shomberg ("Katy," A/C Ch.
Wentworth's Benchmark x Ch. Compromise's Lady Bess), bred by Karl
& Kathy Hoyle in Gainesville, VA. Owned & loved by
Steve & Sharon. Katy was owned as a young dog and guided
in her career by Fred E. Smith
until she was given to us due to Fred's health concerns.
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"Truely one of a kind." Canning's Dazia Von Shomberg ("Winkin").
Bred by Sharon.
"Truly one of a kind. You were always special in so many ways. God gave
you a beautiful face to mirror your beautiful spirit. Know that you are missed
and will forever be loved as no other." Owned and lovingly spoiled
beyond words by Nancy Cohen.
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Ch. Canning's Re-Evaluation ("Dax," Ch. Shomberg's
Imperial Delegate x Canning's Primary Victory). "Sometimes the clown and yet always possessing an air of dignity. Dax was
so very special, so very loved by all of us and missed so dearly."
Bred by Michael Canning. Shown throughout his career and to the
incredible honor of winning Best of Breed at the AKC Centennial
Show in 1984 by his "buddy" Steve. Limited edition
artwork by noted artist Louis Frisino.
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Ch. Shannon's Hearts Afire ("Keeper"
Ch.Riverside's Country Legend CD x Ch.Riverside's Miss Behavin JH),
bred, owned, adored by Patty Crowley (Shannon Kennels) and he is
missed terribly by those of us whose lives he touched.
"Your name said it all ... "Keeper." The contribution
you have made to the breed and to our breeding program is without
question. But the most precious gift you gave was a deep respect for
the bonds of love that trancends the time and being in this life.
Only a thought away ... forever guiding the heart you chose to love
from yet another dimension. "Keeper Man," you are and
always will be one of God's best gifts to us and to your Mom, who's
heart smiles with each mention of your name. You touch each day with
memories past and those still to come."
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"A life and a career cut all too short by an owner's careless act."
Shomberg's Belgium Browning ("Garrett," Ch. Riverside's
Country Legend x Ch. Oaklore's Katja Von Shomberg). Bred by Steve &
Sharon. Shown here by Sharon Dattilio and winning the 9-12 month Sweepstakes
Class at the GSPCA National Specialty Show in Frederick, Maryland, under
breeder/judge and past AKC President Kenneth Marden (Crossing Creek Kennels).
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"Sweet and beautiful, wanting only to please." Shomberg's
Meg 'O Merywood ("Meg", A/C Ch. Fieldfine's Count Rambard x Merywood's Reflection).
"It was I that kept you here long after you should have been
allowed to go to God with more dignity. I know you forgive me in that
I selfishly couldn't bear the thought of you leaving me. Dearest
Meg, you knew and I should have. Time here is simply a stepping stone."
Owned and adored by Sharon & Steve.
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Ch. Diplomats Royal Emissary ("Matt," Ch. Adam's Diplomat x
Stephen's Gabby Greta). "What more can be said to honor a dog than
that he was devoted - to a fault - to his family and to Steve, the man
who adored him. He was Shomberg's first home-bred Champion, and we celebrate
his life and the memories that make us realize how truly unique he was.
"He was bred and dearly loved by Steve & Sharon. Original artwork by
respected artist Karen Allen.
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Diplomat's Winsome
Kay (Ch.Adam's Diplomat x Stephen's Gabby Greta ) "Kay" in September 1990.
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Diplomat's Winsome Kay (Ch.Adam's Diplomat x Stephen's Gabby Greta ) "Kay" was bred by Steve and Sharon and taken to
love by Connie Chiasson at 3 years of age until she was 17 yrs.
"Bright and beautiful; a dog of unparalleled devotion. Dear Kay,
you gave a lifetime of love in only 17 years. Undeniably, you blessed
us and those who knew you not only with your contribution to our
future breedings but also in the love you chose to share with all of
your "people." You are missed so much but always remembered
with smiles and the knowledge that you wait for us at "home."
Watch for us, sweet love."
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